Effectively mitigate DDoS attacks: Comparing 5 optimal security solutions

The VNIS platform is a comprehensive Web/App/API security solution developed by VNETWORK Corporation. Equipped with WAF, Anti-DDoS, Bot Manager, AI Load Balancing, and other advanced features, VNIS offers enhanced protection, shielding enterprises from vulnerabilities and completely mitigating large-scale and sophisticated DDoS attacks to ensure system safety.

Operating model of VNETWORK’s DDoS protection solution

Key features of VNETWORK’s DDoS protection solution:

• Extensive global infrastructure: Spanning over 200 countries with more than 2,300 CDN PoPs, offering load capacity of over 2,600 Tbps, domestic uplink bandwidth up to 10 Tbps, and handling over 9 billion daily requests.
• Advanced technology: VNIS integrates Multi-CDN, Anti-DDoS, AI Load Balancing, Top 10 OWASP Protection, and Bot/Crawler Protection, optimizing performance and security.
• SLA uptime commitment: Leveraging Multi-CDN technology, VNIS ensures websites are “always online.” VNIS can be seamlessly integrated within minutes via CNAME without disrupting existing system structures.
• Accelerated delivery and SEO optimization: VNIS enhances user experience through faster web/app delivery and improved SEO effectiveness.
• 24/7/365 support team: Operating in multiple countries with a comprehensive SOC system providing round-the-clock monitoring and immediate incident response.
• Cost efficiency: VNIS offers flexible pricing tailored to specific business needs, maximizing security effectiveness while optimizing budgets.
• Trusted certifications: VNETWORK holds cybersecurity licenses issued by the Ministry of Information and Communications, is recognized as a Science and Technology Enterprise by the Ministry of Science and Technology, and meets ISO 27001 and ISO 20000-1 security standards. Renowned security organizations such as Gartner, Rapid7, and ITSCC globally recommend VNIS.

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Prolexic is Akamai’s DDoS protection solution specifically designed to mitigate DDoS attacks and unwanted or malicious traffic. Prolexic provides DDoS protection at the customer’s physical infrastructure, on the cloud, or through a hybrid approach.

Operating model of Akamai’s Prolexic solution

Key features of Akamai’s Prolexic solution:

• Proactive prevention: Prolexic employs proactive mitigation controls, instantly blocking over 98% of attacks with SLA guarantees.
• DDoS protection without traffic rerouting costs: Prolexic On-Prem, combined with Corero, integrates with Prolexic Cloud to enhance defense capacity with over 20 Tbps and 32 scrubbing centers, ensuring SLA uptime.
• Reduced latency for high-volume traffic: Prolexic minimizes latency caused by external routing and filtering for real-time services like video, gaming, and multimedia applications. Its hybrid solution combines on-premises DDoS protection with robust cloud defenses to counter large-scale, prolonged attacks.

AWS Shield is a managed DDoS protection service designed to safeguard applications running on the AWS platform. Featuring dynamic detection and automated mitigation capabilities, AWS Shield reduces downtime and latency without requiring AWS Support assistance. AWS Shield offers two protection levels: Standard and Advanced.

Operating model of AWS Shield by AWS

Key features of AWS Shield by AWS:

AWS Shield Standard:

• Automatic protection for all AWS customers at no additional cost.
• Guards against common DDoS attacks at the network and transport layers, protecting websites and applications.
• Provides comprehensive protection against infrastructure-level attacks (Layers 3 and 4) when combined with Amazon CloudFront and Amazon Route 53.

AWS Shield Advanced:

• Enhanced protection for applications on Amazon EC2, ELB, Amazon CloudFront, AWS Global Accelerator, and Amazon Route 53.
• Extended detection and mitigation for large-scale and complex DDoS attacks.
• Near-real-time attack monitoring, integrated with AWS WAF.
• 24/7 access to the AWS Shield Response Team (SRT).
• Mitigates DDoS-related cost surges in EC2, ELB, CloudFront, Global Accelerator, and Route 53 fees.

Cloudflare offers a robust and efficient DDoS mitigation solution, protecting businesses from large-scale and complex DDoS attacks. With a network capacity of up to 296 Tbps, Cloudflare has successfully thwarted some of the largest recorded DDoS attacks without compromising customer performance.

Operating model of Cloudflare’s DDoS protection solution

Key features of Cloudflare’s DDoS protection solution:

• Comprehensive protection: Safeguards web applications, TCP/UDP applications, networks, and data centers across OSI layers 3, 4, and 7.
• High load capacity: Spanning over 330 cities in 120 countries, capable of immediate response to large-scale DDoS attacks.
• Quick setup: Activates DDoS protection with minimal effort. In attack scenarios, the Under Attack hotline ensures immediate support.
• 24/7 support: Professional customer support available via email and phone for Enterprise packages, alongside detailed documentation and resources.

Imperva’s DDoS protection solution is designed to shield businesses from Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks by blocking malicious traffic at the endpoint, ensuring continuous operations without compromising performance.

Operating model of Imperva’s DDoS protection solution

Key features of Imperva’s DDoS protection solution:

• Multi-layered protection: Secures all enterprise assets, whether on-premises or cloud-hosted (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud).
• Endpoint traffic blocking: Prevents malicious traffic from reaching applications, protecting businesses from large-scale DDoS attacks.
• Comprehensive security: In addition to DDoS protection, Imperva offers solutions for application security, API security, and microservices, including: WAF: Analyzes web traffic to block application attacks; RASP: Detects and mitigates real-time attacks; API security: Safeguards APIs from exploitation; Bot protection: Blocks attacks originating from bots.
• Attack analytics: Utilizes machine learning to detect attack patterns and prevent large-scale campaigns.
• Client-side protection: Mitigates risks from third-party JavaScript and prevents client-side attacks like form jacking and digital skimming.

In today’s ever-evolving digital world, safeguarding systems against DDoS attacks is more critical than ever. VNIS, with its robust infrastructure, cutting-edge technology, and professional customer service, is a comprehensive solution to protect data, ensure system availability, and enhance user experiences. Don’t hesitate—contact VNETWORK today for consultation and the best services via hotline: +84 (028) 7306 8789 or email: contact@vnetwork.vn.